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I-95 Northbound To Reopen

May 4, 2024 Stephen Krauchick

NORTHBOUND LANES OF I-95 IN NORWALK WILL REOPEN BY 8PM SATURDAY, SOUTHBOUND LANES WILL REMAIN CLOSED THROUGH SUNDAY FOR ADDITIONAL CLEANUP AND REPAVING (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont and Connecticut Transportation Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto today provided the following updates regarding efforts to repair and reopen Interstate 95 in Norwalk as of 6:45 p.m. on Saturday, May 4, 2024: Crews from the Connecticut Department of Transportation and contractors stayed at the site of the Fairfield Avenue Bridge throughout Friday night and continued working through the early hours of Saturday morning when additional equipment needed to remove the damaged bridge arrived. Crews were able to complete demolition of the bridge by 12:30 p.m. on Saturday. Following demolition, crews then began working…

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LIVE VIDEO FEED OF BRIDGE DEMOLITION ON I-95 IN NORWALK

May 4, 2024 Stephen Krauchick

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that the Connecticut Department of Transportation has installed a webcam providing the public with a real-time, live video feed of the ongoing demolition of the Fairfield Avenue Bridge on I-95 in Norwalk. The webcam can be accessed online, 24/7 at: https://share.earthcam.net/CTDOTNorwalkbridge “There is significant interest in this ongoing emergency project, and this live video feed will help in our mission of keeping the public informed of the latest conditions on the highway,” Governor Lamont said. “We encourage everyone to view the video feed safely from home and do not attempt to travel to Norwalk to visit the scene up close. Let the crews do their jobs so the highway can get reopened as quickly…

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Update on I-95 Tanker Accident. Sections of I-95 to remain closed until at least Monday.

May 3, 2024 Alex

Thursday May 2nd, at approximately 5:30 AM, a dramatic event unfolded on Fairfield Avenue near Exit 15 on I-95. A tanker truck, carrying a substantial 8,500 gallons of gasoline, caught fire following a collision, resulting in a hazardous situation under the Fairfield Avenue overpass. Fortunately, due to the swift action of our first responders, tragedy was averted. Reports confirm that a firefighter sustained a leg injury and was promptly transported to Norwalk Hospital for treatment. However, there were no fatalities, underscoring the effectiveness of the emergency response team. In light of this incident, it is anticipated that I-95 will remain closed until at least Monday. Emergency crews are mobilized for continuous operations to secure and remove the compromised overpass structure.…

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Drug Arrests Made in Six Month Investigation

May 2, 2024 Alex

On Monday April 29, 2024, the Norwalk Police Special Services Division, Norwalk Emergency Services Unit Tactical Response Team, Stamford PD Tactical team, Darien PD, US Marshal’s Service, and the Bridgeport Office of the DEA executed 3 search warrants in Norwalk and one in Darien. This was the result of a 6 month investigation into Fentanyl trafficking in the greater Norwalk area. To date 17 Federal and state arrest warrants have been served. Approximately 15,000 bags of Fentanyl were seized, as well as 300 grams of pure fentanyl, 1 firearm, cocaine and approximately $13,000 in US Currency.

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Norwalk News: Stabber Arrested

Apr 30, 2024 Alex

On April 26, 2024, at 3:00 PM, Norwalk Combined Dispatch received a call for a man stabbed inthe area of 129 South Main Street. Norwalk Patrol Officers arrived in less than one minute andfound the victim being treated by a bystander. Officers rendered medical aid to the victim whowas soon transported to Norwalk Hospital by Norwalk Paramedics for serious injuries. Officerssecured the crime scene and began to canvass for witnesses. Norwalk Police Detectives arrived and assumed the investigation. Detectives recovered multipleitems of evidentiary value, interviewed witnesses and reviewed video surveillance. As a result,detectives were able to identify Gregory Goldstein as the person responsible for the stabbing.Goldstein was reported to have left the scene in a Honda Odyssey minivan. This informationwas…

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Norwalk News: Swatting Call Arrest Made

Apr 28, 2024 Alex

On March 17, 2024 at 8:31 AM, Norwalk Combined Dispatch received information from NYPD stating they received a call that a woman was being held at gun point at a home in Norwalk.Norwalk Patrol Officers responded to the scene, established a perimeter, and began to contact the residents. Officers quickly determined the call to be a hoax. The Detective Bureau assumed the investigation and determined the caller, Maurice Smith, an ex-boyfriend of the victim, initiated a swatting prank. As a result of their investigation, an arrest warrant was granted for Smith, who turned himself in to Norwalk Police Headquarters on April 25, 2024.Swatting is a dangerous act that involves someone making a false report to emergency services to initiate a…

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Norwalk Police Plant Pinwheel Garden to Celebrate Child Abuse Prevention Month

Apr 20, 2024 Alex

In observance of National Child Abuse Prevention month in April, the Norwalk Police Department and The Human Services Council’s Child Advocacy Center, Children’s Connection are partnering up to plant a “pinwheel garden” on April 25th at 10:00 AM at police headquarters at 1 Monroe Street. Pinwheel gardens are used nationwide during the month of April to bring heightened awareness to child abuse prevention and symbolize the joy of childhood. April 25th is also “Wear Blue for Child Abuse Day”; so, folks will be dressed in blue to show their support. Can’t make it to the Police Department that day? Wear blue and post photos on your favorite social media with the hashtags - #wearblue, #childabuseprevention and #humanservicesct Child abuse and…

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Norwalk News: Arrest made in Sexual Assault Case

Apr 19, 2024 Alex

On June 6, 2023, the Special Victims Unit initiated an investigation into a sexual assault complaint. After a thorough investigation led by Detective Patrick English, Fran Garcia-Pineda was identified as the suspect. It was discovered that Garcia-Pineda resided in Miami, Florida, leading to the issuance of an extraditable arrest warrant by Stamford Superior Court. Detective English collaborated with a Norwalk Police Officer assigned to the United States Marshals Service Violent Fugitive Task Force, resulting in Garcia-Pineda's arrest on April 4, 2024. He was subsequently extradited to Norwalk on April 16, 2024, and charged with Sexual Assault in the Third Degree.

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Norwalk News: Vape ShopSearch Warrant and Arrest

Apr 13, 2024 Stephen Krauchick

#Norwalk CT--On Thursday, April 11, 2024, the Norwalk Police Special Services Division, in collaboration with the State of Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (Drug Control Division), executed a Search and Seizure warrant at Smoke House 1 vape shop, situated at #108 Connecticut Avenue. This action is part of an ongoing investigation into non-licensed smoke/vape shops selling marijuana within the City of Norwalk. Smoke House 1 lacks the required license from the State of Connecticut to sell cannabis products exceeding the legal limit. During the operation, the following items were seized: Over 7lbs of marijuana Several hundred products containing THC above the legal limit Approximately $1200 in US currency Two individuals were arrested as a result of the raid: Nusrat Shaika,…

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Norwalk News: Gun and Narcotics Arrest

Apr 1, 2024 Alex

A Norwalk man was arrested on gun and narcotics charges while driving around with an unsecured baby on his lap. On March 31, 2024 at 11:49 AM a patrol officer observed a man driving around with a baby on his lap. The officer pulled the car over and did not see an infant car seat anywhere in the car. Officers noticed a strong smell of marijuana coming from the car. Officers searched the car which led to the discovery of .762 lbs. of marijuana and a Sig Sauer P365 loaded handgun. Arrested: Naud Rodriguez 26 years old Norwalk Date of Arrest: March 31, 2024 Charges: Illegal Possession of Weapon in Motor Vehicle, Negligent Storage of a Firearm, Risk of Injury…

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I-95 Northbound To Reopen

LIVE VIDEO FEED OF BRIDGE DEMOLITION ON I-95 IN NORWALK

Update on I-95 Tanker Accident. Sections of I-95 to remain closed until at least Monday.

Drug Arrests Made in Six Month Investigation

Norwalk News: Stabber Arrested

Norwalk News: Swatting Call Arrest Made

Norwalk Police Plant Pinwheel Garden to Celebrate Child Abuse Prevention Month

Norwalk News: Arrest made in Sexual Assault Case

Norwalk News: Vape ShopSearch Warrant and Arrest

Norwalk News: Gun and Narcotics Arrest

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